Home is where the heart is

[isax]

Bentley shook his head, only able to understand a few words his uncle had said. Ryan looked at the two and laughed as she smiled. They were so cute. She couldn't get over it. She walked inside and smiled at Shelly. She hugged her tight and then hugged Bella. "Stop growin' on me Bell." She said with a smile realizing how tall she was getting.


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[Lexus]

Bella was almost 13 now and almost as tall as her mother. "Sorry, I can't help it." She says with a laugh. Stepping away she started to help Shelly decorate things.

 

[isax]

Ryan smiled at the two and was just happy things went back to being normal somewhat. She went back outside and saw Bentley fussing to get Brett's attention. She couldn't help but laugh and walk over to pick him up. "Calm down. Don't start." Ryan said and Brett sniffled as he wiped his tears away.


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[Lexus]

The baby smiled at his mother and wrapped his arms around her neck and kissed her cheek sloppily. "Mama!" He exclaims happily burning her head into her neck and smiling.

 

[isax]

Ryan laughed at her son and smiled a wide smile. "What Bentley?" She asked and kissed his cheek as she smiled at Brett.


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[Lexus]

"Cookie!" He exclaims with bright eyes as he showed his teeth in his smile. Squirming out his her arms he wobbly ran towards his grandma to get her attention for a cookie.

 

[isax]

Ryan shook her head. "Not until after you eat Bentley!" She called out after him and then went over to Brett and smiled. "Hey there." She said and sat in the chair and watched him. When he looked at her questioningly she let out a laugh and smiled. "What?"


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[Lexus]

Brett shrugged with a simple smile. "I guess I'm just not used to seeing a smile on your face these days or anyone's for the matter." He admits looking at the ground. In four days it would be a year since Levi's tragic passing. Everyone leaned to cope but nothing would be the same. "Not to mention you're a life saver who doesn't show her face around here." He says with a laugh.

 

[isax]

Ryan sighed as she looked at the ground as well. She knew what he meant and she laughed but smiled. "Far from a life saver." She whispered and looked up at Brett again and smiled. "But it's Bentleys birthday. Let's enjoy today while it lasts." She whispered again and smiled when Bentley came running over to Brett. "Dada!" He said and Ryan smiled weakly. Brett was the one who helped her through this and Bentley wouldn't know his father was so she couldn't get mad at the little boy.


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[Lexus]

Brett's heart broke at what the little boy mistakenly said. No one could blame him though but he was too young to understand if someone told him otherwise. Sighing he shook his head "No." Brett said softly. Pulling out his phone he unlocked it and showed Bentley a video of Levi riding. Brett smiled at the baby as he looked at the video curiously. When it was finished Brett pulled a picture off the wall and showed it to the baby, he probably wouldn't make the connection of his father and his mother in that picture but it was worth a shot.

 

[isax]

Bentley looked at the video in curiosity then looked at the photo. Bentley looked at Brett then at his mom and got her attention. "Dada?" He asked pointing the picture and that alone broke Ryan's heart. "Yes Bentley. That's daddy." She whispered, her voice cracking from the threat of tears falling down her cheek. "Where dada?" Bentley asked and that's when Ryan broke. "He's not here love." She whispered and knew Bentley wouldn't understand. Ryan stood up and sighed as she went for a walk. She missed him. She missed him dearly.


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[Lexus]

Brett let Ryan go because he knew she needed her space when she got like this. Turing back to Bentley he looked him up and carried him to the barn. Opening a stall he walked inside of Lady's stall, she was an old mare who was always gentle. Setting stop the horse Brett set Bentley sit in front and slowly walked the horse out of the stall and to the small field where he had her walk in circles. "If you're going to be like your daddy you have to like rising." Brett said with a laughing knowing he wouldn't understand but he got a kick out of how calm Bentley was atop the giant animal and as always he was curious but Brett kept a tight grip on the baby.

 

[isax]

Bentley enjoyed the ride really. He was touching the mares neck and petting him softly and when she would neigh, he'd look at Brett and cover his mouth in shock. When Ryan came back and saw the two, she smiled. Why was she so happy with Brett around? It was something that had been bothering her lately. She looked up at the sky and let out a sigh. "I love you Levi. You know the love we had is something no one else can replace right?" She whispered to herself with a sigh then went to mount Jax and rode out to where Bentley and Brett were. "Well howdy Cowboys." Ryan said and Bentley clapped as he saw his mother. "Mama!" He exclaimed and Ryan smiled.


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[Lexus]

"We'll look who found her country roots." Brett said with a laugh but turned back to Bentley when he moved his hands away from the mare. Brett shakes his head and put them back. "You don't want to fall." In the next moment the breeze blew. Ryan had to know that if something ever happened to Levi he wanted what was best for her and their son even if it wasn't him she was with.

 

[isax]

"They've always been there, Levi was the one to make the come out, but now I guess it's you and Bentley." Ryan said as she smiled and watched Bentley enjoy riding. He was already in love with the mare and the wind through his hair. When Ryan felt the breeze she closed her eyes and thought of what Levi was saying. She knew he wanted what was best for her and Bentley but right now she just couldn't see her being with anyone else. "I know... I love you." She whispered to where only she could hear and let out a deep sigh that she had been holding in. Nobody could replace her cowboy.


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[Lexus]

When the ride was over Brett headed towards the barn, when Ryan was off of Jax Brett handed Bentley back to her as the three headed back inside.

 

[isax]

When the three walked back inside, Ryan received a smirk from Bella. Ryan was lost at this so she set Bentley down so he could play with his cousins then she pulled Bella up to the room with her. "Spill it. What are you smirking about." Ryan said.


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[Lexus]

"Oh nothing." Bella replies innocently with a smile before walking away to entertain Bentley. In the next instance you could have fussed who walked in on the party and at the sight of her Shelly's muscles tightened quickly she went to pick up Bentley and walked away. Shelly roses ally didn't want anyone near her grandson who she believed had something to with her son's murder but had no proof. Rebecca was here.

 

[isax]

Ryan shook her head at Bella and looked over at Bentley when he began to get fussy. She wondered what was wrong but then she saw Shelly tense and take Bentley away. Just from that she knew who was here. Ryan looked at Rebecca and walked past everyone to be in front of her. "You have a lot of nerve showin' up here after what your plan was. I suggest you leave. I don't want you anywhere near this house or my son." Ryan said, trying to be as calm as possible but the anger was boiling inside and it was evident.


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[Lexus]

Brett came over for support when he saw her mother. When she didn't move Brett spoke. "You heard her, you're not welcome here"


"If Ryan doesn't want you here you have no right here I suggest you leave before I fall the police."Ron said aggressively.

 

[isax]

Rebecca just looked at everyone and laughed. "Oh my. What a family you got here Ryan." She noted and Ryan just laughed. "A family that I know will never leave me." She said and Rebecca went and touched Brett under his chin.


"I see it Ryan. You're falling in love all over again with another person. This person. Well let me tell you, Levi wouldn't ever forgive you." And with that said, Rebecca left. Ryan stood there and didn't know what to do. Rebecca was right. What was she doing falling for Brett? Levi wouldn't want that would he?


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[Lexus]

It took everything In Brett not to grip her hand when she touched him. When she left he let out a sigh of relief he didn't blow his top. "Don't listen to her she never makes sense, she just likes to cause drama." He whispers taking her into a reassuring hug before pulling away. "It's your son's birthday, if you can't enjoy it for yourself enjoy it for his father." He knew if Levi was here he would be one proud father to his son and this was no time to dwell on horrible people.

 

[isax]

Ryan sighed and hugged Brett close when he hugged her. She nodded and then shook everything off for now and went to get things ready for Bentley before others arrived. What Rebecca said was still bothering her however. It would always bother her because she was right.


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[Lexus]

Shelly walked over and touched Ryan's shoulders gently. "He wouldn't be upset with you, he would want you to do what makes you happy." She whispers with a smile before continuing to help her. Shelly saw it and she didn't take offense to it. She knew what her son would have wanted and Brett' was a good man, She knew Levi would trust him with his family and it's not something Ryan had to do, she just needed to know if it made her happy they all supported her. She shouldn't be miserable for the rest of her life because she was afraid of loving again.

 

[isax]

Ryan was afraid to love again. She was terrified to open up and let someone in. She wouldn't know what to do if she lost another person yet again. She smiled at Shelly and nodded at what she said. She knew Levi just wanted her happy but Ryan just didn't know yet. She didn't even know if Brett was into her like she was him. For now she thought it best to just stay single and friends with Brett.


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